20 Reasons We Love IKEA Kitchens

If you've ever wondered whether the super-styled kitchens in IKEA's annual catalog could actually work in a home like your own, wonder no more: here are 20 real-life examples of IKEA kitchens, as seen in reader homes published on Apartment Therapy and The Kitchn.

Our readers are pretty crazy about IKEA kitchens, and we think the hype is justified. From sleek all-white cabinets in a Birmingham loft to warm wood veneer in a classic Eichler home, these spaces prove that IKEA's budget-friendly kitchens can work in just about any space. Read on to see all 20 — each of them a visual reason why we think an IKEA kitchen can be a smart, personalized choice.